Acquire data from sensors and analyze your results
A data acquisition system is a collection of software and hardware that lets you measure or control physical characteristics of something in the real world. A typical system consists of:
- Data acquisition (DAQ) hardware
- Sensors and actuators
- Signal conditioning hardware
- A computer running DAQ software
You can build these systems using popular DAQ hardware. An effective workflow includes analyzing data as you collect it and acquiring data from a wide variety of supported DAQ hardware. For more information, see Data Acquisition Toolbox.
Examples and How To
- Getting Started Acquiring Voltage Data (Example)
- Acquiring Temperature Data from a Thermocouple (Example)
- Counting Pulses on a Digital Signal (Example)
- Acquiring Data from IEPE Accelerometers (Example)
- Accessing Analog Output Channels of DAQ Hardware (Example)
Software Reference
- Introduction to DAQ (Documentation)
- Acquire Data from an Accelerometer (Documentation)
- Supported DAQ Cards, Boards, and USB Modules (Documentation)
See also: Data Acquisition, Test and Measurement
